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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Stalking Awareness Month. Although this blog will focus on Human Trafficking, you can learn more about stalking here. Additionally, for more information about “Coercive Control” (the term utilized for how perpetrators of human trafficking control their victims) you can read our post about...

Domestic Abuse, Self-Care, and the Holidays Holidays can be a joyful time, but for many, it brings a great deal of stress. This time of year, we often focus much of our energy on taking care of other people, and sometimes, we don’t get that energy back. For those who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, the stresses may be...

Ask an Advocate: What is APP? Note for readers, we will discuss the types, definitions, and warning signs of abuse that may potentially be triggering. Most people have heard of CPS – Child Protective Services also known as DCYF (Division of Youth and Families) in New Hampshire. These services are integral to keeping children...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month:History and Ways to Show Support Domestic violence pervades all cultures, religions, gender and sexual identities, and countries across the world. Previous HAVEN blog posts have addressed the myths and misconceptions about domestic and sexual violence that you can find here. Domestic violence “a...

Emotional Support Animals for Survivors Emotional Support Animals or ESAs have been critical in supporting people who have survived trauma and individuals experiencing mental illnesses such as depression or anxietyin managing their symptoms. ESAs can also be a crucial part of a survivor’s journey in healing and managing...

Recreation & Self Care for Survivors Experiencing trauma (such as sexual assault or domestic abuse) may have lasting effects that interfere with survivors’ daily lives. Although many different mental practices can aid in the healing process: such as therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or meditation, some survivors may find...

People who have experienced sexual or domestic violence have more than physical wounds that need healing. The psychological wounds can last a very long time. Just like with physical triage to treat the trauma in the hours after an attack, support for the psychological and emotional impact is critical as well. It is difficult to face but getting...

January is Stalking Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to delve into this very common and very frightening kind of criminal behavior. Stalking is, in fact, a crime in every state across the U.S. At HAVEN, we are committed to helping anyone impacted by stalking to secure the support and protection they deserve. Stalking can take...

Did you know that domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women in the U.S.? In fact, housing instability and homelessness is a frequent and urgent concern for many of HAVEN’s clients.

Summer vacation is upon us and school is about to let out. Parents are gearing up to send their kids to summer programs, day camps, sleep away camps, or just sending their kids outside to play with friends and neighbors. With this change in schedule and social structure, parents often ask us how to help keep their kids safe in new...